U.S. Open (golf)

Jason Day birdied the final three holes to win the Canadian Open on Sunday, spoiling David Hearn's bid to become the first Canadian winner in 61 years. Day made a 20-foot putt on the par-five 18th for a four-under 68 and a one-stroke victory over Bubba Watson. Day finished at 17-under 271 at Glen Abbey in Oakville. Day was coming off a fourth-place tie Monday in the British Open at St. Andrews. The 28-year-old Australian also fought through vertigo symptoms last month to tie for ninth in the U.S. Open. He has four PGA Tour victories, also winning at Torrey Pines in February. Watson birdied the final four holes for a 69. Hearn, two strokes ahead of Day and Watson entering the...

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